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Pezzottaite and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.142.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pezzottaite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Anorthite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Pezzottaite and Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pezzottaite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.